Cheri – Hill Kennel & Supply, Inc. is a small independent Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on companion animal parasitology research for the development of safe and efficacious medicines for dogs and cats. We are a USDA registered facility located in central Michigan seeking an Attending Veterinarian.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Attending Veterinarian will provide veterinary services for animals enrolled in testing protocols and for animals in the resident population. The Veterinarian is to work with the Vet technicians and animal care providers to ensure that the animals receive the best health care.

The Attending Veterinarian will work closely with the facility manager and the laboratory manager to plan, coordinate, and implement trial activities according to the specific study protocols.

The Attending Veterinarian is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and standards regarding the health care of all animals owned by Cheri-Hill Kennel and Supply, Inc.  The Attending Veterinarian shall promote high standards of animal care in compliance with USDA Animal Welfare Act, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.  These standards and practices are reflected in facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) written and updated in concurrence with the facility manager and/or other facility officials.  In addition,

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs and/or oversees regular clinical health observations of all animals.
2. Conducts various veterinary activities that are stipulated by protocol or by facility SOP’s such as physical examinations, administration of vaccinations, collection of biological samples (blood, feces, urine, tissue).
3. Treatment of naturally occurring disease or injuries in animals.
4. Oversee the breeding program of the resident mdr -1 gene collie colony.
5. Euthanasia and necropsy of study animals.
6. Ensure that facility practices and policies comply with applicable regulatory standards regarding animal care.
7. Serves as the Chairperson of the Institutional Animal Care and use Committee (IACUC).
8. Serve as the role of Study Director or Clinical Investigator for studies.